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I was a college freshman dating my high school sweetheart, who happened to live in his mom's (heated) garage. One day, our friend asked if they could invite a friend (I'll call him Joe) over.

Well, Joe brought three dogs with him, all pit bulls with suspicious scratches, all undernourished. He said that he was going on vacation and couldn't bring one of them with him. Could my boyfriend dog sit? We're both animal lovers and looked forward to babysitting "Asia Lynn". Joe never came back to pick her up.

My boyfriend's mom freaked out and actually kicked him out of the garage over it. She quickly realized that the dog was in serious trouble with her original owner and let him move back in, but holy cow!

It has taken about three years of having food available 24/7, but Lynn proudly has a little bit of fat on her tummy now. We take bike rides frequently, bringing smiles to everyone in our town. Everyone that meets her is impressed with her manners and calm disposition. I think it's because she gets exercise and knows the fate we saved her from.

Please understand, folks! Pit bulls are just like any other dog; they want love and food in their tummy. We're the ones that turn them (and other "aggressive breeds") dangerous!

Story submitted by Shelby Schaedig from Wyandotte, Michigan.

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